Happy Sunday Everybody!
Today is Cree's Cheap Chic Mid-Summer Madness Sale - looking for some fun stuff to wear? Stop by Cree's House (3728 Laurel St. (Off Magazine/Tchoup b/t Louisiana/Napoleon)from Noon to 5:00 pm today!!
*Fresh & flirty sundresses * Elegant & funky summer hats
*Cool summer whites for White Linen Night & beyond
*Vintage dresses & gowns * Fab $5 rack
*Men's summer shirts, seersucker suits & linen jackets
*Plus: Righteous Fur strips down for the summer in style!
*Sexy nutria-trimmed tanks (handwashable!)
*Sassy nutria mini-tophats
*Nutria teeth jewelry capped w/ Balinese silver
There's also gonna be some chilled white sangria to enhance your browsing pleasure at this ultracool indoor sale!!
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program with the World Famous N’Awlins Cafe and Spice Emporium, one of the several counter-top eateries in the renovated French Market Farmers Market, demonstrates a signature dish at the cooking demo stage. So come on out and learn some fun stuff and go shopping in the French Market (located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Street) - what a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!!
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!
Enjoy music in a beautiful setting at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson) as the Trinity Artist Series continues this evening at 5:00 pm. LPO violinist Kate Withrow and Eleni Dafeka from Greece, perform sonatas for violin and piano by Schubert and Syzmanowski. This concert is FREE and open to the public.
Looking for a romantic evening of a music? Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm - Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more. Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.
For you night owls - there's a couple great late music shows going on Uptown tonight!
Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!
The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste with the Honey Island Swamp Band all at 10:30 pm!
Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Art in the Park, Fishin' Rodeos, & Lots of Music!
Happy Saturday Everybody!
It's the Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park (corner of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton from 10 am to 4:00 pm today!! Free and open to the public! The Market has the region’s best artists, music and great food. Plus live music with Live performances in the Music Tent include New Orleans Moonshiners at 1:00 pm, followed by Oscar and the Blues Cats at 2:30 pm. .. food and drink from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.
If you're looking for a road trip head down to Grand Isle for the International Tarpon Rodeo...This is the oldest fishing rodeo in the U.S., and the rodeo is making it's big return since the BP oil spill! The festival runs from 11:00 to 10:00 pm today with food, merchandise and exhibits. Children's crab races take place at 2:00 pm and be sure to stay on for music with the Wisegus at 6:00 pm! For more info and directions visit the website at www.tarponrodeo.org.
Lookin' for some more great music this afternoon...then head over to the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for two great in-store shows!! The Yat Pack at 2:00 pm followed by Eric Lindell at 3:00 pm...and don't while you're there pick up some great CDs for your collection!
Tonight is www.nolamusicnow.com's Launch Party Showcase at 10:00 pm over at Southport Music Hall & Deck (200 Monticello Ave). Nolamusicnow is the brainchild of three life-long friends that started out as a facebook page called NOLA Music. The idea that music feeds the souls led to the creation of a calendar that covers live local music throughout the greater metropolitan New. Orleans area. Over 250 venues and as many as 2.000 events are included in the calendar each month. To celebrate the launch of the new website, nolamusicnow decided what better way to highlight local music than with a musical showcase. Check out the great music tonight with Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs, Credo Blues Society, and Funk Pocket - All this fun for the low low cover of only $10!!
Take a visit to Frenchmen St. and the Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen) with 2 great shows with Washboard Chaz Trio at 7:00 pm, and stay on for Mike Dillon, James Singleton and Johnny Vidacovich with special guests Yojimbo at 10:00 pm. (cover)
And a triple header over at Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ken Swartz Trio at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with The Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street at the BMC (1331 Decatur) with 4 great shows starting with The Lushingtons at 3:00 pm, Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band with special guest Lisa Lynn at 6:00 pm, Bo Dollis Jr. And The Wild Magnolias at 9:30 pm, and Ashton & The Big Easy Brawlers Brass Band at 12:30 am.
Head down River Road to the River Shack Tavern (3449 River Road) for Dash Rip Rock at 10:00 pm...this is always a good one, and be sure to try out the fried vegetable platter...yum!!
That should keep you busy this evening...for more great music going on around town be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire - have a good one!!
It's the Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park (corner of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton from 10 am to 4:00 pm today!! Free and open to the public! The Market has the region’s best artists, music and great food. Plus live music with Live performances in the Music Tent include New Orleans Moonshiners at 1:00 pm, followed by Oscar and the Blues Cats at 2:30 pm. .. food and drink from your favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.
If you're looking for a road trip head down to Grand Isle for the International Tarpon Rodeo...This is the oldest fishing rodeo in the U.S., and the rodeo is making it's big return since the BP oil spill! The festival runs from 11:00 to 10:00 pm today with food, merchandise and exhibits. Children's crab races take place at 2:00 pm and be sure to stay on for music with the Wisegus at 6:00 pm! For more info and directions visit the website at www.tarponrodeo.org.
Lookin' for some more great music this afternoon...then head over to the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for two great in-store shows!! The Yat Pack at 2:00 pm followed by Eric Lindell at 3:00 pm...and don't while you're there pick up some great CDs for your collection!
Tonight is www.nolamusicnow.com's Launch Party Showcase at 10:00 pm over at Southport Music Hall & Deck (200 Monticello Ave). Nolamusicnow is the brainchild of three life-long friends that started out as a facebook page called NOLA Music. The idea that music feeds the souls led to the creation of a calendar that covers live local music throughout the greater metropolitan New. Orleans area. Over 250 venues and as many as 2.000 events are included in the calendar each month. To celebrate the launch of the new website, nolamusicnow decided what better way to highlight local music than with a musical showcase. Check out the great music tonight with Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs, Credo Blues Society, and Funk Pocket - All this fun for the low low cover of only $10!!
More Good Music Tonight
Take a visit to Frenchmen St. and the Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen) with 2 great shows with Washboard Chaz Trio at 7:00 pm, and stay on for Mike Dillon, James Singleton and Johnny Vidacovich with special guests Yojimbo at 10:00 pm. (cover)
And a triple header over at Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ken Swartz Trio at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with The Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street at the BMC (1331 Decatur) with 4 great shows starting with The Lushingtons at 3:00 pm, Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band with special guest Lisa Lynn at 6:00 pm, Bo Dollis Jr. And The Wild Magnolias at 9:30 pm, and Ashton & The Big Easy Brawlers Brass Band at 12:30 am.
Head down River Road to the River Shack Tavern (3449 River Road) for Dash Rip Rock at 10:00 pm...this is always a good one, and be sure to try out the fried vegetable platter...yum!!
That should keep you busy this evening...for more great music going on around town be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire - have a good one!!
Friday, July 29, 2011
TGIF w/French Market Fun, Wine, Art & Free Hubig's Pies!
The weekend is here!!
Start your weekend in the Quarter with Fridays at the French Market featuring Pierre Pichon's Gypsy Swing Trio and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The concerts are a colorful invitation to locals to rediscover the historic Market while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the new Farmers Market eateries, as well as new and familiar Flea Market vendors showcasing clothing, handmade jewelry, artwork, photography, candles and international and local crafts. It's going to be a fun time!
And this is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Check out the selection:
2010 - Raywood- Moscato
2008 - No Place Like Home - Syrah
2010- Babcock Vineyards - Red Blend
2008 - Estancia- Riesling
2009- Castle Rock - Columbia Valley Chardonnay
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!
The Where Y'Art? party is going on this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:30 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!!
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Pfister Sisters and stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover for the Paul show - but he's definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's The Boogie Men at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for The Lost Bayou Ramblers at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss Kenny's mean guitar playin'!!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) at 10:00 pm with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes - plus FREE Hubig pies!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
Start your weekend in the Quarter with Fridays at the French Market featuring Pierre Pichon's Gypsy Swing Trio and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The concerts are a colorful invitation to locals to rediscover the historic Market while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the new Farmers Market eateries, as well as new and familiar Flea Market vendors showcasing clothing, handmade jewelry, artwork, photography, candles and international and local crafts. It's going to be a fun time!
And this is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Check out the selection:
2010 - Raywood- Moscato
2008 - No Place Like Home - Syrah
2010- Babcock Vineyards - Red Blend
2008 - Estancia- Riesling
2009- Castle Rock - Columbia Valley Chardonnay
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!
The Where Y'Art? party is going on this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:30 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!!
- 5:30 pm to Midnight: an art making activity for the kiddies
- 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Music by Patrice Fisher & Carlos Ponce
- 6:00 pm: Walk Through of Madeleine Albright's "Read My Pins" exhibition by Susan Lapene from MS Rau Antiques 9:00 to Midnight: Music by the New Orleans Jazz Institute Quartet
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Pfister Sisters and stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover for the Paul show - but he's definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's The Boogie Men at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for The Lost Bayou Ramblers at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss Kenny's mean guitar playin'!!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) at 10:00 pm with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes - plus FREE Hubig pies!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Cupcakes, Wine, Cooking, Art & Music!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's some Thursday fun stuff!!
Thursday Events
Need a free cupcake? (is that a rhetorical question?) It's Cupcakes & Co.'s (1907 Poydras) Storefront Grand Opening with FREE Cupcakes starting at 10:30 am! Go get yourself a free cupcake and buy a couple for your friends too!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with some great choices to taste and purchase! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Cooking class anyone? FREE COOKING CLASS with Jodi Brown (the Ultimate Kitchen Commando), Mike Couste and An Howard at the NEW restaurant INSIDE of the Rouse's Supermarket at Napoleon and Tchoup. Come see what everyone is talking about. You MUST reserve a spot on the list as seating is limited. Call the store at 504-896-7910 and reserve your seat NOW!
Need some Art? Then head down to The White Camellia (3937 Magazine St.) tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 pm....They're showcasing Pam Kelly Sills and Muffin Sills Bernstein, Mother & daughter, their work could not be more different, but each artist paints, photographs, and sculpts a lush landscape of dense enticing colors and textures. Come see their latest creations!
Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Creede Williams...Raised on Ray Charles and Van Morrison by gospel singers, the musical gumbo of Creede Williams’ childhood make his two albums a feast for the ears. A child of Southeastern Oklahoma, the talented lyricist sings an emotionally charged, but honest story. Williams’ soulful vocals and catchy pop/country guitar move his audience to a foot-tapping and hand-clapping dance...so come on down for some music, culture and fun - don't miss it!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with The Gay Men's Chorus! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out! The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Clauce) has the Parishioners at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Here's some Thursday fun stuff!!
Thursday Events
Need a free cupcake? (is that a rhetorical question?) It's Cupcakes & Co.'s (1907 Poydras) Storefront Grand Opening with FREE Cupcakes starting at 10:30 am! Go get yourself a free cupcake and buy a couple for your friends too!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with some great choices to taste and purchase! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Cooking class anyone? FREE COOKING CLASS with Jodi Brown (the Ultimate Kitchen Commando), Mike Couste and An Howard at the NEW restaurant INSIDE of the Rouse's Supermarket at Napoleon and Tchoup. Come see what everyone is talking about. You MUST reserve a spot on the list as seating is limited. Call the store at 504-896-7910 and reserve your seat NOW!
Need some Art? Then head down to The White Camellia (3937 Magazine St.) tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 pm....They're showcasing Pam Kelly Sills and Muffin Sills Bernstein, Mother & daughter, their work could not be more different, but each artist paints, photographs, and sculpts a lush landscape of dense enticing colors and textures. Come see their latest creations!
Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Creede Williams...Raised on Ray Charles and Van Morrison by gospel singers, the musical gumbo of Creede Williams’ childhood make his two albums a feast for the ears. A child of Southeastern Oklahoma, the talented lyricist sings an emotionally charged, but honest story. Williams’ soulful vocals and catchy pop/country guitar move his audience to a foot-tapping and hand-clapping dance...so come on down for some music, culture and fun - don't miss it!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with The Gay Men's Chorus! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out! The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Clauce) has the Parishioners at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Concerts, Trivia and Fashion!
Good Morning Everybody! Lots of fun things going on today!
If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE ! Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) when Irvin Mayfield presents "Purple Disrespect" plus E Company - and remember the concert is just a FREE ferry ride from the East Bank!
If you love trivia, plus yummy food and happy hour - I have the event for you! There's a Pub Quiz at the Stage Door Canteen at the WWII Museum (945 Magazine) tonight from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm!! Join the fun for six rounds of trivia featuring WWII and general trivia questions, there is NO entry fee and you can play one round or all six. Plus, the American Sector will extend their happy hour through the Pub Quiz for players. Enjoy half-priced select beverages and 75 cent BBQ sliders! RSVP to the American Sector to reserve your seat by calling 504-528-1940.
Tonight it's Rockin' on the River Fundraiser for NOLA Pay it Forward from 5:00 to 8:30 pm - Come Rock the Boat on the Creole Queen with Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Yat Pack! There's gonna be great food from local restaurants and cocktails for sale all benefiting NOLA Pay it Forward. Presented by Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, tickets just $10 in advance (http://www.creolequeen.com/); $15 at the door.
Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fleur de Paris! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE ! Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) when Irvin Mayfield presents "Purple Disrespect" plus E Company - and remember the concert is just a FREE ferry ride from the East Bank!
If you love trivia, plus yummy food and happy hour - I have the event for you! There's a Pub Quiz at the Stage Door Canteen at the WWII Museum (945 Magazine) tonight from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm!! Join the fun for six rounds of trivia featuring WWII and general trivia questions, there is NO entry fee and you can play one round or all six. Plus, the American Sector will extend their happy hour through the Pub Quiz for players. Enjoy half-priced select beverages and 75 cent BBQ sliders! RSVP to the American Sector to reserve your seat by calling 504-528-1940.
Tonight it's Rockin' on the River Fundraiser for NOLA Pay it Forward from 5:00 to 8:30 pm - Come Rock the Boat on the Creole Queen with Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Yat Pack! There's gonna be great food from local restaurants and cocktails for sale all benefiting NOLA Pay it Forward. Presented by Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, tickets just $10 in advance (http://www.creolequeen.com/); $15 at the door.
Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fleur de Paris! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Show Off your Talent on Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday Everybody!!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today:House smoked pastrami, Raclette cheese and pickled zucchini on ciabatta, watermelon salad with tomato, cucumber, feta and mint, and chilled beet soup with creme fraiche.....yummy!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Do you want to be the next Stage Door Idol? Then you need to come on down to the World War II Museum Stage Door Canteen (945 Magazine St.) for the Competition - Who will be the next Stage Door Idol? Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!! It's a 40's themed talent competition. Watch as area hopefuls vie for the title of the next Stage Door Idol by performing hits of the war years for celebrity judges. Finalists will compete for an opportunity to headline as part of the Museum's popular Sunday Swing series on August 28. Tickets are FREE but contact Ginny Clauss for reservations,
504-528-1944 ext. 287.
More Tuesday Night Fun!
It's Open Mic Night over at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) with Whiskey T of Country Fried! Get on stage, or just check out the local NOLA talent! The fun starts up at 8:00 pm.
Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm. He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!! Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today:House smoked pastrami, Raclette cheese and pickled zucchini on ciabatta, watermelon salad with tomato, cucumber, feta and mint, and chilled beet soup with creme fraiche.....yummy!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Do you want to be the next Stage Door Idol? Then you need to come on down to the World War II Museum Stage Door Canteen (945 Magazine St.) for the Competition - Who will be the next Stage Door Idol? Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!! It's a 40's themed talent competition. Watch as area hopefuls vie for the title of the next Stage Door Idol by performing hits of the war years for celebrity judges. Finalists will compete for an opportunity to headline as part of the Museum's popular Sunday Swing series on August 28. Tickets are FREE but contact Ginny Clauss for reservations,
504-528-1944 ext. 287.
More Tuesday Night Fun!
It's Open Mic Night over at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) with Whiskey T of Country Fried! Get on stage, or just check out the local NOLA talent! The fun starts up at 8:00 pm.
Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm. He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!! Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, July 25, 2011
Monday - Cocktails and Music!
Happy Monday Everybody!
Hope everyone had their fill of cocktails this weekend (I think I did - and what a wonderful time it was!)...here's some good music to get your week off to a great start!
Monday Night Music
If you're having Tales of the Cocktail withdrawal symptoms - no worries! There are a couple places you can go this evening for some amazing martinis and great music with no cover!!
Stop by the Bombay Club (830 Conti) in the Quarter and enjoy the sounds of Amanda Walker at 7:00 pm, and then head on over to Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon - Royal Sonesta Hotel) for Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at 8:00 pm!!
If you're Uptown - It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....It's David Doucet of Beausoleil fame at 8:00 pm tonight!
Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and cheap and yummy red beans (veggie red beans too)!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Hope everyone had their fill of cocktails this weekend (I think I did - and what a wonderful time it was!)...here's some good music to get your week off to a great start!
Monday Night Music
If you're having Tales of the Cocktail withdrawal symptoms - no worries! There are a couple places you can go this evening for some amazing martinis and great music with no cover!!
Stop by the Bombay Club (830 Conti) in the Quarter and enjoy the sounds of Amanda Walker at 7:00 pm, and then head on over to Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon - Royal Sonesta Hotel) for Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at 8:00 pm!!
If you're Uptown - It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....It's David Doucet of Beausoleil fame at 8:00 pm tonight!
Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and cheap and yummy red beans (veggie red beans too)!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Music & Market Workshops, Honeybee Tryouts and a Swingin' Sunday!
Happy Sunday Everybody - had a little computer break yesterday, but hope everyone had a wonderful Saturday!
The dog days of Summer have slowed things down a little bit, but you can still find some fun stuff going on around town!
You can get an early start with the kids at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) with the Sunday Music Workshop form 1:00 to 3:30 pm....Tony Dagradi, Roland Guerin and Johnny Vidacovich perform at the workshop and musicians are asked to bring their own instruments. Admission is FREE and open to all ages (so, that means you!).
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program with the Hollygrove Market at 2:00 pm. The Market and Farm discusses local ingredients, urban farming practices, demonstrates how to use various products in creative ways, and how to preserve season produce. So come on out and learn some fun stuff and go shopping in the French Market (located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Street) - what a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!!
It's the Honeybees Final Audition, and you can show your support!! If you want to cheer on your favorite New Orleans Hornet Honeybee then head on down to the House of Blues (225 Decatur) for 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30) to cheer on the 34 finalist, and your favorite, competing for about 20 spots on the 2011-12 Honeybee Squad! The event includes performances by DJ Jermaine Quiz and saxophonist James Martin, with drink specials too - admission is FREE!!!
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!
Looking for a romantic evening of a music? Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm - Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more. Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.
For you night owls - there's a couple great late music shows going on Uptown tonight!
Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!
The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste with the Honey Island Swamp Band all at 10:30 pm!
Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
The dog days of Summer have slowed things down a little bit, but you can still find some fun stuff going on around town!
You can get an early start with the kids at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) with the Sunday Music Workshop form 1:00 to 3:30 pm....Tony Dagradi, Roland Guerin and Johnny Vidacovich perform at the workshop and musicians are asked to bring their own instruments. Admission is FREE and open to all ages (so, that means you!).
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program with the Hollygrove Market at 2:00 pm. The Market and Farm discusses local ingredients, urban farming practices, demonstrates how to use various products in creative ways, and how to preserve season produce. So come on out and learn some fun stuff and go shopping in the French Market (located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Street) - what a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!!
It's the Honeybees Final Audition, and you can show your support!! If you want to cheer on your favorite New Orleans Hornet Honeybee then head on down to the House of Blues (225 Decatur) for 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30) to cheer on the 34 finalist, and your favorite, competing for about 20 spots on the 2011-12 Honeybee Squad! The event includes performances by DJ Jermaine Quiz and saxophonist James Martin, with drink specials too - admission is FREE!!!
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!
Looking for a romantic evening of a music? Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm - Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more. Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.
For you night owls - there's a couple great late music shows going on Uptown tonight!
Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!
The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste with the Honey Island Swamp Band all at 10:30 pm!
Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tasting Tales Fun, Museums & Lots of Music!!
Here's the Friday fun stuff going on today and more Tales fun!!
I'm at Tales of the Cocktail...and wish you were here too...so come on down, and check out the Tasting Rooms - for the low low price of $45, you can spend your day trying amazing cocktails from folks from all around the country and the World!! Click on the above link for a complete list of all the rooms today and throughout the weekend!!!
After some Tasting Room fun head on down to Victory Bar (359 Baronne) for some great Happy Hour specials from 4:30 to 6:30 pm...It's a great place to keep on cocktailing and they have some yummy international small plates too!!
This is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)
The Where Y'Art? party is going on all night over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours throughout the night and lots of fun activities and music!!
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Sweet Island Swing Band and be sure to stay on for the Honey Pots at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover - but there definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Gypsie Elise and the Royal Blues at 7:00 pm, and the Lagniappe Brass Band as 12:30 pm - hey, now it's Saturday!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Lightnin' Malcolm with Cameron Kimbrough at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but it's worth it - it's gonna be a rockin' show!!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with The Honey Island Swamp Band plus Uncle Lucius the band starts up about 10ish, and you really don't want to miss this fun free sho!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
I'm at Tales of the Cocktail...and wish you were here too...so come on down, and check out the Tasting Rooms - for the low low price of $45, you can spend your day trying amazing cocktails from folks from all around the country and the World!! Click on the above link for a complete list of all the rooms today and throughout the weekend!!!
After some Tasting Room fun head on down to Victory Bar (359 Baronne) for some great Happy Hour specials from 4:30 to 6:30 pm...It's a great place to keep on cocktailing and they have some yummy international small plates too!!
This is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)
The Where Y'Art? party is going on all night over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours throughout the night and lots of fun activities and music!!
- 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm: an art making activity for the kiddies
- 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Music by Greg Dileo
- 6p: From the NVC: The Artist's Palate Cookbook: Samplings & Tastings
- 6p: Docent guided Exhibition Tour
- 7p: Walk Through of Zen paintings in Japanese Galleries by New Orleans' artist, Robert Tannen
- 6:00 pm: Walk Through of "Ancestors of Congo Square" with Dr. Sara Hollis,Director of Museum Studies at SUNO
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Sweet Island Swing Band and be sure to stay on for the Honey Pots at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover - but there definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Gypsie Elise and the Royal Blues at 7:00 pm, and the Lagniappe Brass Band as 12:30 pm - hey, now it's Saturday!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Lightnin' Malcolm with Cameron Kimbrough at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but it's worth it - it's gonna be a rockin' show!!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with The Honey Island Swamp Band plus Uncle Lucius the band starts up about 10ish, and you really don't want to miss this fun free sho!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
More Tales, Wine, and Some Marc Stone!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
I'm at Tales of the Cocktail...and wish you were here too...so come on down, and check out the Tasting Rooms - for the low low price of $45, you can spend your day trying amazing cocktails from folks from all around the country and the World!! Click on the above link for a complete list of all the rooms today and throughout the weekend!!!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with great choices! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Jeffery Hills & the Survivors Brass Band......so come on down for some music, culture and fun..don't miss it!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
And you got to check this out!!! A Live WWOZ Broadcast tonight from Carrollton Station (8140 Willow St.)! It's the Marc Stone Band with horns, Kirk Joseph + Amanda Walker at 8:00 pm tonight - only $7 at the door, and it's a smoke free event. Come on out and support, and if you can't make it listen online at www.wwoz.org!!
Alright, I got to get back to the Tales!!! If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
I'm at Tales of the Cocktail...and wish you were here too...so come on down, and check out the Tasting Rooms - for the low low price of $45, you can spend your day trying amazing cocktails from folks from all around the country and the World!! Click on the above link for a complete list of all the rooms today and throughout the weekend!!!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with great choices! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Jeffery Hills & the Survivors Brass Band......so come on down for some music, culture and fun..don't miss it!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with The New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
And you got to check this out!!! A Live WWOZ Broadcast tonight from Carrollton Station (8140 Willow St.)! It's the Marc Stone Band with horns, Kirk Joseph + Amanda Walker at 8:00 pm tonight - only $7 at the door, and it's a smoke free event. Come on out and support, and if you can't make it listen online at www.wwoz.org!!
Alright, I got to get back to the Tales!!! If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
A Toast to Tales!!
Good Morning Everybody! Lots of good things going on today!
Today is the official first day of Tales of the Cocktail....Although, you need tickets for most of the events. There are some great deals for you folks on a budget. First, you can attend all the Tasting Rooms from today through Sunday for the low low price $45.00. That's four days of cocktail fun!! For more info click on link.
And there's another fun Tales event today - and everyone is welcome!! Toast to Tales of the Cocktail 2011 today from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on the 300 Block of Royal Street - Tales of the Cocktail has returned and they're ready to get things off to a sipping start. They're shaking up the traditional press conference with drinks and music as we celebrate the start of the 9th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. Come meet the stars of the week’s festivities including 2011 Co-Ambassadors, Dickie Brennan & Steve Pettus, as they preview events and announce the latest New Orleans establishments to earn the Sazerac Seal of Approval. After the toast is over, stick around to witness history as Bols Genever has orchestrated a bid to set a world record for the biggest slurp and you can participate!!
If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE ! Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for the Flow Tribe plus the Higher Heights - Reggae Band- and today the SPCA will be there with lots of furry friends who are looking for their forever home!!
Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from So Chic Boutique! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal St.) t from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with art, a spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres! The event will feature Lorenzo Bergen known for his acrylic paintings, including abstracts and florals, and Gypsy Jazz music with Raphael Bas & Pierre Pichon. Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.
Some More Wednesday Evening Music
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has a double header tonight with Alex McMurray at 7:00 pm (no cover) and Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
Hang out in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight at 8:30 p.m. with The Moonshiners - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Today is the official first day of Tales of the Cocktail....Although, you need tickets for most of the events. There are some great deals for you folks on a budget. First, you can attend all the Tasting Rooms from today through Sunday for the low low price $45.00. That's four days of cocktail fun!! For more info click on link.
And there's another fun Tales event today - and everyone is welcome!! Toast to Tales of the Cocktail 2011 today from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on the 300 Block of Royal Street - Tales of the Cocktail has returned and they're ready to get things off to a sipping start. They're shaking up the traditional press conference with drinks and music as we celebrate the start of the 9th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. Come meet the stars of the week’s festivities including 2011 Co-Ambassadors, Dickie Brennan & Steve Pettus, as they preview events and announce the latest New Orleans establishments to earn the Sazerac Seal of Approval. After the toast is over, stick around to witness history as Bols Genever has orchestrated a bid to set a world record for the biggest slurp and you can participate!!
If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE ! Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for the Flow Tribe plus the Higher Heights - Reggae Band- and today the SPCA will be there with lots of furry friends who are looking for their forever home!!
Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from So Chic Boutique! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal St.) t from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with art, a spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres! The event will feature Lorenzo Bergen known for his acrylic paintings, including abstracts and florals, and Gypsy Jazz music with Raphael Bas & Pierre Pichon. Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.
Some More Wednesday Evening Music
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has a double header tonight with Alex McMurray at 7:00 pm (no cover) and Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
Hang out in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight at 8:30 p.m. with The Moonshiners - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Veggies and Ice Cream!!
Happy Tuesday Everybody!!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Chilled summer squash vichyssoise, heirloom tomato panzanella salad, and capicola, agrodolce onion & Pecorino sandwiches on ciabatta....yummy!!
Today the Omni Royal Orleans (621 St. Louis St.) is once again treating travelers to a summertime soirée celebrating National Ice Cream Day. Guests are invited to a complimentary ice cream social - complete with a Design-Your-Own Sundae Bar, on from 4 to 6 p.m. Through a partnership with Häagen-Dazs, the luxury hotel will serve rich, vanilla and chocolate flavored ice cream along with toppings such as brownie chunks, crumbled chocolate chip cookies, Butterfingers, Heath Bars, M&Ms, butterscotch, strawberry, caramel and chocolate fudge sauces, pecans, chocolate chips and cherries, as well as toppings cherished by locals. Chef Rene Bajeux will add a unique local twist with the addition of praline, spicy pecans and king cake toppings. Another yum!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin with Todd Duke and Jesse Boyd at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Chilled summer squash vichyssoise, heirloom tomato panzanella salad, and capicola, agrodolce onion & Pecorino sandwiches on ciabatta....yummy!!
Today the Omni Royal Orleans (621 St. Louis St.) is once again treating travelers to a summertime soirée celebrating National Ice Cream Day. Guests are invited to a complimentary ice cream social - complete with a Design-Your-Own Sundae Bar, on from 4 to 6 p.m. Through a partnership with Häagen-Dazs, the luxury hotel will serve rich, vanilla and chocolate flavored ice cream along with toppings such as brownie chunks, crumbled chocolate chip cookies, Butterfingers, Heath Bars, M&Ms, butterscotch, strawberry, caramel and chocolate fudge sauces, pecans, chocolate chips and cherries, as well as toppings cherished by locals. Chef Rene Bajeux will add a unique local twist with the addition of praline, spicy pecans and king cake toppings. Another yum!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin with Todd Duke and Jesse Boyd at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, July 18, 2011
Havin' Some Fun on a Rainy Monday!!
Happy Monday Everybody!
Hope everyone had a great weekend - here's some good stuff going on this evening!
Monday Night Music
It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....At 8:00 pm David Doucet of Beausoleil fame will have you enjoying this Monday night with some great music!!
You can stay in the Mid-City 'hood and go on over to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys tonight with FREE red beans and rice!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and more red beans (veggie red beans too)!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Head down Frenchmen Street to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for two great shows!! It's the Paul Sanchez at 6:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews plus some special guests at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for Glen, but he's worth it!)
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.d
To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm they really know how to get your Monday night funkified (there's a cover, but it's a small price to pay to get funky!!!)
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Hope everyone had a great weekend - here's some good stuff going on this evening!
Monday Night Music
It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....At 8:00 pm David Doucet of Beausoleil fame will have you enjoying this Monday night with some great music!!
You can stay in the Mid-City 'hood and go on over to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys tonight with FREE red beans and rice!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and more red beans (veggie red beans too)!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Head down Frenchmen Street to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for two great shows!! It's the Paul Sanchez at 6:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews plus some special guests at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for Glen, but he's worth it!)
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.d
To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm they really know how to get your Monday night funkified (there's a cover, but it's a small price to pay to get funky!!!)
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Spicy Sunday!!!
Good Morning Everybody and Happy Sunday!!
Looking for something hot to do?? The best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country. The Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 2nd Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, today from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm - Tickets are only $5.00 for this fun event!!
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program at 2:00 pm with Aohn Burns, the publisher of the local edition of Edible Magazine, as he discusses the origin of the well known Creole tomato found in Louisiana., and music from One Mind Brass Band. Every Sunday starting the French Market will host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Expect to see cooking demos, food conversations, and musical entertainment at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market, located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets
Celebrate the Spicy side of the French Market! And enter the "Walk of Flame" Hot Sauce Contest at 4:30 p.m. at the "French Market Fare" stage hosted by World Famous N'Awlins Café and Spice Emporium. Wash it down with bite and a drink or two, then get ready for the 7:00 to 10 p.m. premier party to watch the debut of "Heat Seekers" on the Food Network!! For more info on the show visit http://www.foodnetwork.com/heat-seekers/new-orleans/index.html.
Looking for something fun and cool to do with the kiddies today? Then you need to go on over to the Louisiana Children's Museum (420 Julia St.) today, because admission is FREE from Noon to 5:00 pm courtesy of Target!
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to the sounds of Swingaroux - all today from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Alright...I need to get my hot sauce on!! Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Looking for something hot to do?? The best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country. The Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 2nd Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, today from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm - Tickets are only $5.00 for this fun event!!
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program at 2:00 pm with Aohn Burns, the publisher of the local edition of Edible Magazine, as he discusses the origin of the well known Creole tomato found in Louisiana., and music from One Mind Brass Band. Every Sunday starting the French Market will host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Expect to see cooking demos, food conversations, and musical entertainment at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market, located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets
Celebrate the Spicy side of the French Market! And enter the "Walk of Flame" Hot Sauce Contest at 4:30 p.m. at the "French Market Fare" stage hosted by World Famous N'Awlins Café and Spice Emporium. Wash it down with bite and a drink or two, then get ready for the 7:00 to 10 p.m. premier party to watch the debut of "Heat Seekers" on the Food Network!! For more info on the show visit http://www.foodnetwork.com/heat-seekers/new-orleans/index.html.
Looking for something fun and cool to do with the kiddies today? Then you need to go on over to the Louisiana Children's Museum (420 Julia St.) today, because admission is FREE from Noon to 5:00 pm courtesy of Target!
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to the sounds of Swingaroux - all today from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
Alright...I need to get my hot sauce on!! Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Ooompah Pah Pah and Some Beneficial Fun!
Good Morning Everybody - Here's some fun stuff going on this Saturday!
Head on down to the Deutsches Haus (1023 Ridgewood Dr.) at 1:00 pm for a day of German Fun! There will be entertainment by Lorelei and Schatzi with special guest Gary Trumet of the "Sauerkaruts" - It's going to be fun filled day of accordion music, dancing, Gernam Volkmusic, Polka and lots of oompah pah pah!! And don't forget to come hungry for German food too! Admission is $10 per person, children 12 and under get in FREE!
If you're in the Quarter this afternoon be sure to stop by the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for the in-store concert at 2:00 pm with The Reklaw Collective and The Big Way...and while you're there don't forget to check out there amazing CD and album collection upstairs. You'll be sure to go home with some great music!
If you want to take a little trip across the Lake (or hey, you may already be there!) Tonight is the Harvest Festival and Outdoor Music Concert at Pontchartrain Vineyards (81250 Old Military Road, in Bush) The Louisiana Purchase Bluegrass Band performs at 6:30 pm. Gates open at 4:00 pm with grape picking (be sure to bring scissors or garden shears), and a bbq dinner at 6:00 pm. Tickets are 430 for picking, dinner and concert, $20 for dinner and concert, and $10 for concert only. For more info call
985-892-9742.
Tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center (1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd) - Nashville INVADES NOLA! With live painting, live short films, live body painting, live poetry, a surreal costume contest, red beans & rice and a slew of art from Charles Bennett, Jeff Bertrand, Dustin Dirt and Brandt Hardin! All this for only a $5 donation at the door!
There are a couple great benefits tonight - so, go out and spend your money on a worthy cause and have some fun too!
It's Mr. Legs XI from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Dr.) to benefit the Bridge House and Grace House substance abuse programs. Your ticket includes an open bar from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and delicious food!! The show features contestants competing for the title Mr. Legs, with entertainment by Johnny J. and the Hitmen, the 610 Stompers, The Rolling Elvi and the Muff-a-lottas. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $50 for VIP tix. Click on the above link for more info on the event!
The St. Jude Benefit Concert is tonight at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts (801 N. Rampart). The concert features Irma Thomas, Gina Brown, Michael Baptiste, Jo "Cool" Davis, Judy Spellman and some surprise guests!! Proceeds benefit the St. Jude Community Center and tickets are $25 - $35. Call 235-5389 for more info, or purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster. You don't want to miss this one!!
A few more pay events than free this Saturday, but if you're pocket book is hurting, you can always cruise Frenchmen Street for some great music and no cover at The Spotted Cat, The Apple Barrel and The Maison (to just name a few), but as always don't forget to tip the band!!!
Have a great Saturday - and for more fun event be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Head on down to the Deutsches Haus (1023 Ridgewood Dr.) at 1:00 pm for a day of German Fun! There will be entertainment by Lorelei and Schatzi with special guest Gary Trumet of the "Sauerkaruts" - It's going to be fun filled day of accordion music, dancing, Gernam Volkmusic, Polka and lots of oompah pah pah!! And don't forget to come hungry for German food too! Admission is $10 per person, children 12 and under get in FREE!
If you're in the Quarter this afternoon be sure to stop by the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for the in-store concert at 2:00 pm with The Reklaw Collective and The Big Way...and while you're there don't forget to check out there amazing CD and album collection upstairs. You'll be sure to go home with some great music!
If you want to take a little trip across the Lake (or hey, you may already be there!) Tonight is the Harvest Festival and Outdoor Music Concert at Pontchartrain Vineyards (81250 Old Military Road, in Bush) The Louisiana Purchase Bluegrass Band performs at 6:30 pm. Gates open at 4:00 pm with grape picking (be sure to bring scissors or garden shears), and a bbq dinner at 6:00 pm. Tickets are 430 for picking, dinner and concert, $20 for dinner and concert, and $10 for concert only. For more info call
985-892-9742.
Tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center (1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd) - Nashville INVADES NOLA! With live painting, live short films, live body painting, live poetry, a surreal costume contest, red beans & rice and a slew of art from Charles Bennett, Jeff Bertrand, Dustin Dirt and Brandt Hardin! All this for only a $5 donation at the door!
Benefits Tonight!!
There are a couple great benefits tonight - so, go out and spend your money on a worthy cause and have some fun too!
It's Mr. Legs XI from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Dr.) to benefit the Bridge House and Grace House substance abuse programs. Your ticket includes an open bar from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and delicious food!! The show features contestants competing for the title Mr. Legs, with entertainment by Johnny J. and the Hitmen, the 610 Stompers, The Rolling Elvi and the Muff-a-lottas. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door, and $50 for VIP tix. Click on the above link for more info on the event!
The St. Jude Benefit Concert is tonight at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts (801 N. Rampart). The concert features Irma Thomas, Gina Brown, Michael Baptiste, Jo "Cool" Davis, Judy Spellman and some surprise guests!! Proceeds benefit the St. Jude Community Center and tickets are $25 - $35. Call 235-5389 for more info, or purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster. You don't want to miss this one!!
A few more pay events than free this Saturday, but if you're pocket book is hurting, you can always cruise Frenchmen Street for some great music and no cover at The Spotted Cat, The Apple Barrel and The Maison (to just name a few), but as always don't forget to tip the band!!!
Have a great Saturday - and for more fun event be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Friday, July 15, 2011
A Night at the Museum, Drive-Ins & Some Crazy Good Music!
Happy Weekend Everybody!
This is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)
The Where Y'Art? party is going on all night over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 pm to 1:00 am with Gallery & Exhibition Tours throughout the night and lots of fun activities and music!!
There's another drive-in movie this Friday night...but read carefully, because the location is different from the last one. NOLA Drive-In and NOFS Present a Drive-In Screening of Dr. Strangelove in the parking lot of the First Schwegmann's Giant Super Market at the corner of St Claude and Elysian Fields in the Marigny. The new location is a lot smaller so bike-ins/walk-ins are encouraged as there is a nice little park to enjoy the film, so bring your blankets! Come hungry and thirsty there will be food trucks and booze for sale! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. And don't forget there will be a suggested donation of $5. See you there!
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Honey Pots and stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover for the Paul show - but he's definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's a double header with the Creole String Beans and Los PoBoyCitos at 9:00 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, The New Orleans Moonshiners at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Javier Olondo and Asheson at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Kenny Brown at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss Kenny's mean guitar playin'!!
Head down St. Claude Avenue around 10:00 pm to the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude)..It's the DeBauche Russian Mafia Party featuring DEBAUCHE (the Russian Mafia Band) and Di Nigunim (Klezmer punk band from the West coast) there's also gonna be FREE Ukrainian home made BORSCH and Honey Pepper VODochKA...how do you say tasty in Ukrainian??
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with New Orleans Bingo! Show - the band starts up about 10ish, and you really don't want to miss it - this is not your average band concert - the theatrics alone, will leave you wanting more!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
This is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)
The Where Y'Art? party is going on all night over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 pm to 1:00 am with Gallery & Exhibition Tours throughout the night and lots of fun activities and music!!
- 5:30 pm to Midnight: an art making activity for the kiddies
- 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Music by Bamboula 2000
- 6:00 pm: Walk Through of "Ancestors of Congo Square" with Dr. Sara Hollis,Director of Museum Studies at SUNO
- 9:00 to Midnight: Music by the New Orleans Jazz Institute Quartet
- 8:00 pm to Midnight: Museum Shop hosts "Congo Square Deals" with discounts up to 30%!
There's another drive-in movie this Friday night...but read carefully, because the location is different from the last one. NOLA Drive-In and NOFS Present a Drive-In Screening of Dr. Strangelove in the parking lot of the First Schwegmann's Giant Super Market at the corner of St Claude and Elysian Fields in the Marigny. The new location is a lot smaller so bike-ins/walk-ins are encouraged as there is a nice little park to enjoy the film, so bring your blankets! Come hungry and thirsty there will be food trucks and booze for sale! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. And don't forget there will be a suggested donation of $5. See you there!
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Honey Pots and stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover for the Paul show - but he's definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's a double header with the Creole String Beans and Los PoBoyCitos at 9:00 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, The New Orleans Moonshiners at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Javier Olondo and Asheson at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Kenny Brown at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss Kenny's mean guitar playin'!!
Head down St. Claude Avenue around 10:00 pm to the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude)..It's the DeBauche Russian Mafia Party featuring DEBAUCHE (the Russian Mafia Band) and Di Nigunim (Klezmer punk band from the West coast) there's also gonna be FREE Ukrainian home made BORSCH and Honey Pepper VODochKA...how do you say tasty in Ukrainian??
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with New Orleans Bingo! Show - the band starts up about 10ish, and you really don't want to miss it - this is not your average band concert - the theatrics alone, will leave you wanting more!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wine, Music, and Dining Out for Life!
Good Morning Everybody,
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is FREE with great choices brought to you by Bill at Republic check it out: a 2009- C'est La Vie- Pinot Noir/ Syrah, 2009- Gazela- Vinho Verde, 2009- Freemark Abbey- Chardonnay,2009- Remole- Toscana, and a 2007 - Graffigna - Malbec! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market right there in the parking lot, and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Dehlia Low. Dehlia is known for her bittersweet vocal harmonies and spirited picking, she promises to bring the sounds and soul of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Ogden.......so come on down for some music, culture and fun and the amazing Bill deTurk (my hubby) will be doing the in depth interview this evening..don't miss it!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with the Washboard Chaz Trio! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
I'm sure you're going to be hungry after the wine tasting and music - so go out to eat tonight for a great cause by participating in Dining Out for Life and you'll support the No Aids Task Force just by eating!! 25% of your dining bill will help out the Task Force, and if you choose to donate a little extra - you and your waiter will be entered into a drawing for a great prize. The event goes on all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner - so go out and eat!! Click on the link above for a full list of participating restaurants.
And after eating go enjoy some more music!
There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out! The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude) has Alex McMurray at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is FREE with great choices brought to you by Bill at Republic check it out: a 2009- C'est La Vie- Pinot Noir/ Syrah, 2009- Gazela- Vinho Verde, 2009- Freemark Abbey- Chardonnay,2009- Remole- Toscana, and a 2007 - Graffigna - Malbec! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market right there in the parking lot, and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Dehlia Low. Dehlia is known for her bittersweet vocal harmonies and spirited picking, she promises to bring the sounds and soul of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Ogden.......so come on down for some music, culture and fun and the amazing Bill deTurk (my hubby) will be doing the in depth interview this evening..don't miss it!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with the Washboard Chaz Trio! The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.
I'm sure you're going to be hungry after the wine tasting and music - so go out to eat tonight for a great cause by participating in Dining Out for Life and you'll support the No Aids Task Force just by eating!! 25% of your dining bill will help out the Task Force, and if you choose to donate a little extra - you and your waiter will be entered into a drawing for a great prize. The event goes on all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner - so go out and eat!! Click on the link above for a full list of participating restaurants.
And after eating go enjoy some more music!
There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out! The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude) has Alex McMurray at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Veggies, Yappy Hour and Cocktails Mix it Up!
Happy Tuesday Everybody!!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Cold summer squash vichysoisse, buffalo mozzarella with grilled mushroom and heirloom tomato salad, and roast lamb sandwiches with Ryals Dairy feta and marinated tomatoes on ciabatta....yummy!!
Hurray for Yappy Hour at Fetch Mid-City (3536 Toulouse)!!! It's going to be a tail-wagging pawty for well-mannered canines and their human companions this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. There's a FREE wine tasting for humans by Cork & Bottle with Nibble gourmet cheeses from Whole Foods, and FREE doggie treats for the pups!! If you don't have a doggie or even if you do....Meet adoptable dogs from LASPCA, and give one a forever home! You can also give Fido an Express Dog Wash for just $10 with proceeds going to LASPCA - so come on out for a doggone good time!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Get your dink on toinght!! ZuVodka and Where Y'at Magazine present the New Orleans Cocktail Mix Off tonight at Oak Wine Bar (8118 Oak St.)!Enjoy Zu Cocktails and a chance to compete for the best cocktail and cash prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Space is limited for competitors and Guests! So register to compete or simply attend, please RSVP at: zumixoff@gmail.com
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!
Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm. He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!! Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Cold summer squash vichysoisse, buffalo mozzarella with grilled mushroom and heirloom tomato salad, and roast lamb sandwiches with Ryals Dairy feta and marinated tomatoes on ciabatta....yummy!!
Hurray for Yappy Hour at Fetch Mid-City (3536 Toulouse)!!! It's going to be a tail-wagging pawty for well-mannered canines and their human companions this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. There's a FREE wine tasting for humans by Cork & Bottle with Nibble gourmet cheeses from Whole Foods, and FREE doggie treats for the pups!! If you don't have a doggie or even if you do....Meet adoptable dogs from LASPCA, and give one a forever home! You can also give Fido an Express Dog Wash for just $10 with proceeds going to LASPCA - so come on out for a doggone good time!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Get your dink on toinght!! ZuVodka and Where Y'at Magazine present the New Orleans Cocktail Mix Off tonight at Oak Wine Bar (8118 Oak St.)!Enjoy Zu Cocktails and a chance to compete for the best cocktail and cash prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Space is limited for competitors and Guests! So register to compete or simply attend, please RSVP at: zumixoff@gmail.com
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!
Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm. He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!! Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Musical Monday!
Happy Monday Everybody!
Hope everyone had a great weekend - here's some good stuff going on this evening!
Monday Night Music
It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....At 8:00 pm David Doucet of Beausoleil fame will have you enjoying this Monday night with some great music!!
You can stay in the Mid-City 'hood and go on over to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys tonight with FREE red beans and rice!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and more red beans (veggie red beans too)!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Head down Frenchmen Street to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for two great shows!! It's the Paul Sanchez at 6:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm!
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominic Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm they really know how to get your Monday night funkified!!!
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Hope everyone had a great weekend - here's some good stuff going on this evening!
Monday Night Music
It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....At 8:00 pm David Doucet of Beausoleil fame will have you enjoying this Monday night with some great music!!
You can stay in the Mid-City 'hood and go on over to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys tonight with FREE red beans and rice!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and more red beans (veggie red beans too)!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Head down Frenchmen Street to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for two great shows!! It's the Paul Sanchez at 6:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm!
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Rue Fiya at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominic Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm they really know how to get your Monday night funkified!!!
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Hemingway, Running Waiters, Swingin' and Art!
Good Morning - hope you're having a great Sunday, and here's some good stuff going on today!
If you haven't had enough of the Running of the Bulls Fiesta - No worries, there's a San Fermin Closing Party this morning at Ernst Cafe' (600 S. Peters). The party will feature a tapas brunch menu and the third annual Ernest Hemingway Talent Contests - including a Hemingway look-alike, costume, and a skit contest - all starting up at 11:30 am. Admission if FREE and open to the public!
And continue the fun with the First French Market Fare Program with Ann Tuennerman from Tales of the Cocktail, Liz Williams from the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, and music from One Mind Brass Band. Every Sunday starting today at 2:00 pm, the French Market will host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Expect to see cooking demos, food conversations, and musical entertainment at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market, located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets
Keep on going with the French Market Waiters Race at 4:00 pm - The annual race begins at Washington Artillery Park (across from Jackson Square) and ends at the French Market Arch (Ursulines Street). The race kicks off with local waiters carrying trays of beverages and speed walking their way to the finish line for the Bastille Day commemoration.
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to the sounds of Swingaroux - all today from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
It's your last chance this weekend to celebrate the closing exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.). Today marks the final day for The Threads of Memory: Spain and the United States (El Hilo de la Memoria: España y los Estados Unidos), the traveling exhibition chronicling Spain’s discovery and colonization of the New World. Before the materials leave American soil and return to the Archive of the Indies in Seville, The Collection will host closing receptions with Galvez Riverfront Restaurant today. The receptions will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibition and enjoy Spanish-Creole fare by chef Laura Cedillo. The reception and the exhibition are FREE and open to the public.
That should keep you busy - have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
If you haven't had enough of the Running of the Bulls Fiesta - No worries, there's a San Fermin Closing Party this morning at Ernst Cafe' (600 S. Peters). The party will feature a tapas brunch menu and the third annual Ernest Hemingway Talent Contests - including a Hemingway look-alike, costume, and a skit contest - all starting up at 11:30 am. Admission if FREE and open to the public!
And continue the fun with the First French Market Fare Program with Ann Tuennerman from Tales of the Cocktail, Liz Williams from the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, and music from One Mind Brass Band. Every Sunday starting today at 2:00 pm, the French Market will host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Expect to see cooking demos, food conversations, and musical entertainment at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market, located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets
Keep on going with the French Market Waiters Race at 4:00 pm - The annual race begins at Washington Artillery Park (across from Jackson Square) and ends at the French Market Arch (Ursulines Street). The race kicks off with local waiters carrying trays of beverages and speed walking their way to the finish line for the Bastille Day commemoration.
And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series! Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to the sounds of Swingaroux - all today from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.
It's your last chance this weekend to celebrate the closing exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.). Today marks the final day for The Threads of Memory: Spain and the United States (El Hilo de la Memoria: España y los Estados Unidos), the traveling exhibition chronicling Spain’s discovery and colonization of the New World. Before the materials leave American soil and return to the Archive of the Indies in Seville, The Collection will host closing receptions with Galvez Riverfront Restaurant today. The receptions will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibition and enjoy Spanish-Creole fare by chef Laura Cedillo. The reception and the exhibition are FREE and open to the public.
That should keep you busy - have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Fun with Festivals, Block Parties & Receptions!
Happy Saturday Everybody - (hope you didn't get gored by one of those crazy bulls this morning!!)
Here's some fun stuff going on today!
Celebrate Hispanic Summer Fest in Kenner Laketown (where Williams Blvd. meets the Lake)!! This fun event celebrates Latin heritage and its rich culture, cuisine and music. The Fest is From 3:00 to 11:00 p.m., and features activities for the entire family. Live music, dances and crafts are all on the agenda. The festival food will include Hispanic cuisine and refreshments. The musical lineup includes Fito Blanko — Team Pitbull, Monchy y Nathalia and La Gran Banda, all from Honduras. Everyone is invited to the FREE fest - but please leave your ice chests at home.
This afternoon is the Feast of St. Henry Reunion and Block Party at St. Henry's Church (812 Gen Pershing). The reunion begins with a vigil Mass at 3:00 pm and stay on for the party with FREE food, sno-balls, Lucky Dogs, beer and soft drinks....and music by J Monque'D Blues Band from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. It is a FREE event, but your donations will be appreciated - go out and have a good time!
Celebrate Bastille Day with a block party over on Esplanade and Ponce de Leon! This annual celebration hosted by the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association kicks off at 5:00 pm with food, wine, and of course music by Cindy Scott and Don Vappie and the Tupelo Honeys and The High Ground Drifters....Make sure to be there by 5:30 pm for the singing of La Marseillaise with Cindy Scott - "Allons Enfants!!"
Head on to the Quarter today for lots of fun!! The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) has two FREE in-store shows with Olga at 2:00 pm, and Scott Schmidt at 3:00 pm - don't forget to buy a CD while your there...they have the best selection in town!
And you have two chances this weekend to celebrate the closing exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.) This weekend marks the final days for The Threads of Memory: Spain and the United States (El Hilo de la Memoria: España y los Estados Unidos), the traveling exhibition chronicling Spain’s discovery and colonization of the New World. Before the materials leave American soil and return to the Archive of the Indies in Seville, The Collection will host closing receptions with Galvez Riverfront Restaurant today and Sunday. The receptions will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. both nights and guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibition and enjoy Spanish-Creole fare by chef Laura Cedillo. Both receptions and the exhibition are FREE and open to the public.
Have a great Saturday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Here's some fun stuff going on today!
Celebrate Hispanic Summer Fest in Kenner Laketown (where Williams Blvd. meets the Lake)!! This fun event celebrates Latin heritage and its rich culture, cuisine and music. The Fest is From 3:00 to 11:00 p.m., and features activities for the entire family. Live music, dances and crafts are all on the agenda. The festival food will include Hispanic cuisine and refreshments. The musical lineup includes Fito Blanko — Team Pitbull, Monchy y Nathalia and La Gran Banda, all from Honduras. Everyone is invited to the FREE fest - but please leave your ice chests at home.
This afternoon is the Feast of St. Henry Reunion and Block Party at St. Henry's Church (812 Gen Pershing). The reunion begins with a vigil Mass at 3:00 pm and stay on for the party with FREE food, sno-balls, Lucky Dogs, beer and soft drinks....and music by J Monque'D Blues Band from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. It is a FREE event, but your donations will be appreciated - go out and have a good time!
Celebrate Bastille Day with a block party over on Esplanade and Ponce de Leon! This annual celebration hosted by the Faubourg St. John Neighborhood Association kicks off at 5:00 pm with food, wine, and of course music by Cindy Scott and Don Vappie and the Tupelo Honeys and The High Ground Drifters....Make sure to be there by 5:30 pm for the singing of La Marseillaise with Cindy Scott - "Allons Enfants!!"
Head on to the Quarter today for lots of fun!! The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) has two FREE in-store shows with Olga at 2:00 pm, and Scott Schmidt at 3:00 pm - don't forget to buy a CD while your there...they have the best selection in town!
And you have two chances this weekend to celebrate the closing exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.) This weekend marks the final days for The Threads of Memory: Spain and the United States (El Hilo de la Memoria: España y los Estados Unidos), the traveling exhibition chronicling Spain’s discovery and colonization of the New World. Before the materials leave American soil and return to the Archive of the Indies in Seville, The Collection will host closing receptions with Galvez Riverfront Restaurant today and Sunday. The receptions will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. both nights and guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibition and enjoy Spanish-Creole fare by chef Laura Cedillo. Both receptions and the exhibition are FREE and open to the public.
Have a great Saturday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Friday, July 8, 2011
Wine, Art, Music, and pre-Bull Running Fun!
Happy Weekend Everybody!
This is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)
Where Y'Art? is happenin' over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 to 8:30 pm with lots of good stuff!
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Sweet Olive Swing Band and stay on for Alex McMurray at 8:00 pm...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's the Wise Guys at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, St. Louis Slim at 6:30 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Javier Olondo and Asheson at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for John Mooney at 10:00 pm...there's a cover, but you don't want to miss John's mean guitar playin'!!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with Good Enough for Good Times the band starts up about 10ish!
You don't want to miss the 12 Hour Countdown to the Running of the Bulls at the 12 Bar!! Get your pre-party tonight with $3 Sangria, Mojitos, and Cuba Libres and NO COVER!!! The official start time is 8:00 pm with Brown Improv taking the stage at 8:30, followed by New Orleans artists The Local Skank! A late night of SKA and libations await those brave enough to take the challenge. Stay through the night and into the morning, but be prepared for those bulls!!
And I usually do events the day before they're happening, but I have to make an exception, because we got an early one tomorrow!! El Encierro (Running of the Bulls), will again commence at precisely 8 a.m. on tomorrow at Ernst Cafe (600 S. Peters Street). This is a NEW starting point, so please plan accordingly. This FREE EVENT will feature hundreds of Roller Bulls from around the country led by our own Big Easy Roller Girls who will chase down and "gore" thousands of corredores (runners) dressed in the traditional white clothes with red sashes and neckerchiefs (traditional clothes not required, but encouraged).
El Encierro is a "run at your own risk" event. All ages are welcome, but participants under 12 and participants with strollers ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE SIDEWALK. Arrive early to view the Procession of San Fermin at 7:30 a.m. Following El Encierro will be the Post-Encierro Fiesta at Ernst Cafe (600 S. Peters St.) and 12 Bar (608 Fulton St.), featuring Latin food, sangria, Marques de Caceres wines, Stella Artois beer, refreshments, DJs, and live music by Vivaz. This event is also free and open to the public.
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
This is always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff! Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)
Where Y'Art? is happenin' over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 to 8:30 pm with lots of good stuff!
- 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm: an art making activity for the kiddies
- 5:30 to 8:30pm: Music by Bill Summers & Place De Negres
- 6:00 pm: Lecture with Dr. David Binkley: Kuba Art & Loyola University's Frere Joseph-Aurelien Cornet Archives
- 6:00 to 9:00 pm: Visiting Artist: Chris Menconi (Gift Shop)
- 6:00 pm: The Artist's Palate Cookbook: Samplings & Tastings
- 7:00 pm: Docent Tour: The French Collection
You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Sweet Olive Swing Band and stay on for Alex McMurray at 8:00 pm...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's the Wise Guys at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, St. Louis Slim at 6:30 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Javier Olondo and Asheson at 10:30 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for John Mooney at 10:00 pm...there's a cover, but you don't want to miss John's mean guitar playin'!!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with Good Enough for Good Times the band starts up about 10ish!
Running of the Bulls!
You don't want to miss the 12 Hour Countdown to the Running of the Bulls at the 12 Bar!! Get your pre-party tonight with $3 Sangria, Mojitos, and Cuba Libres and NO COVER!!! The official start time is 8:00 pm with Brown Improv taking the stage at 8:30, followed by New Orleans artists The Local Skank! A late night of SKA and libations await those brave enough to take the challenge. Stay through the night and into the morning, but be prepared for those bulls!!
And I usually do events the day before they're happening, but I have to make an exception, because we got an early one tomorrow!! El Encierro (Running of the Bulls), will again commence at precisely 8 a.m. on tomorrow at Ernst Cafe (600 S. Peters Street). This is a NEW starting point, so please plan accordingly. This FREE EVENT will feature hundreds of Roller Bulls from around the country led by our own Big Easy Roller Girls who will chase down and "gore" thousands of corredores (runners) dressed in the traditional white clothes with red sashes and neckerchiefs (traditional clothes not required, but encouraged).
El Encierro is a "run at your own risk" event. All ages are welcome, but participants under 12 and participants with strollers ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE SIDEWALK. Arrive early to view the Procession of San Fermin at 7:30 a.m. Following El Encierro will be the Post-Encierro Fiesta at Ernst Cafe (600 S. Peters St.) and 12 Bar (608 Fulton St.), featuring Latin food, sangria, Marques de Caceres wines, Stella Artois beer, refreshments, DJs, and live music by Vivaz. This event is also free and open to the public.
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Wednesdays with Fashion, Culture, Music & Lots of Food!
Good Morning Everybody! Lots of good things going on today!
Fashion and Culture:
Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from designer Alicia Zenobia! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal St.) t from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with art, a spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres! The event will feature photographs by New Orleans Celebrity Photographer - Dan Milham, and music with "Suzaune & Company" with Leslie Martin on piano. Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.
Wednesday Evening Music
There's good stuff going on in Mid-City!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing evening of music tonight at 8:00 pm!! The Believers bring their roots sounds and to Chickie's for a FREE weekday show. Founding members Craig Aspen & Cyd Frazzini formed the band ten years ago in Seattle amid the Alt. Country - No Depression boom and have been recording and performing ever since. Teaming up with former members of Tribe Nunzio and other New Orleans music luminaries, they've stayed true to their Country/Soul sound. Of their latest release ‘Lucky You’ , Britain’s Rock n Reel Magazine wrote The Believers are “What Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three might’ve sounded like if they’d jammed with The White Stripes.” (This is a repeat from last week - so, don't miss out again!)
Stay in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon!!
If you're hanging out in Broadmoor (and even if you're not) Head on over to The Rendon Inn (4501 Eve Street)...You can get some yummy food (by the way - it's chicken fried steak day!) and listen to some great music with singer/songwriter Marc Stone tonight at 7:00 pm!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight at 8:30 p.m. they've got Jerry Embree and his band - so you know you'll be swingin' the night away!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Fashion and Culture:
Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from designer Alicia Zenobia! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal St.) t from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with art, a spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres! The event will feature photographs by New Orleans Celebrity Photographer - Dan Milham, and music with "Suzaune & Company" with Leslie Martin on piano. Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.
Wednesday Evening Music
There's good stuff going on in Mid-City!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing evening of music tonight at 8:00 pm!! The Believers bring their roots sounds and to Chickie's for a FREE weekday show. Founding members Craig Aspen & Cyd Frazzini formed the band ten years ago in Seattle amid the Alt. Country - No Depression boom and have been recording and performing ever since. Teaming up with former members of Tribe Nunzio and other New Orleans music luminaries, they've stayed true to their Country/Soul sound. Of their latest release ‘Lucky You’ , Britain’s Rock n Reel Magazine wrote The Believers are “What Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three might’ve sounded like if they’d jammed with The White Stripes.” (This is a repeat from last week - so, don't miss out again!)
Stay in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon!!
If you're hanging out in Broadmoor (and even if you're not) Head on over to The Rendon Inn (4501 Eve Street)...You can get some yummy food (by the way - it's chicken fried steak day!) and listen to some great music with singer/songwriter Marc Stone tonight at 7:00 pm!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight at 8:30 p.m. they've got Jerry Embree and his band - so you know you'll be swingin' the night away!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Veggies, Magic and Music!
Happy Tuesday Everybody!!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Louisiana tomato gazpacho Andulus, homemade pate de Campagne sandwiches on baguette with cornichon, and local cantaloupe, prosciutto & cheese plates with green salad.. ....yummy!!
Bring your kiddies (and adults too) over to the Alvar Library (913 Alvar) for the Summer Reading Event at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the World's Smallest Magician - Irwin Royes - it's going to be loads of magic and fun for the entire family!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing trio of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson and Phil DeGruy at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!
Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm. He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!! Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Louisiana tomato gazpacho Andulus, homemade pate de Campagne sandwiches on baguette with cornichon, and local cantaloupe, prosciutto & cheese plates with green salad.. ....yummy!!
Bring your kiddies (and adults too) over to the Alvar Library (913 Alvar) for the Summer Reading Event at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the World's Smallest Magician - Irwin Royes - it's going to be loads of magic and fun for the entire family!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing trio of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson and Phil DeGruy at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!
Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm. He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!! Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Go Fourth and Celebrate!!
Happy Independence Day!!
Celebrate with fun patriotic good stuff all over the place!
The 33rd Annual Mandeville Seafood Festival continues today at Fontainebleu State Park with food, music, carnival rides, and fireworks tonight at 8:45 pm! Tickets are only $10 if you arrive before 5:00 pm!! ($15 thereafter) - Check out tonight's musical line-up!
3:30 - 4:00 FINALS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
4:30 - 6:00 BOOT HILL
6:15 - 7:45 BOTTOMS UP
8:00 - 10:00 CATEGORY 6
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 2:00 MIKE EPSTEIN
2:15 - 4:15 TRINA LYNNE & THE CRESCENT CITY CATS
4:30 - 6:30 CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN
And of course it's Go Fourth on the River along the Riverfront from the French Market to the Riverwalk Marketplace!
Noon - Ken Schwartz and the Palace of Sin
3:00 - CoCo Robichaux and the Swamp Monsters
7:00 - The Victory Belles
7:30 - The Navy Band - Rock Concert
4:00-5:15 p.m. Tornado Brass Band
5:30-6:30 p.m. Navy Band New Orleans Full Ceremonial Band
7:15-8:45 p.m. Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys
And of course the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza choreographed to patriotic music at 9:00 pm!!
And of course you can always go across the River to Algiers Point for a very special Monday on the Point (200 Morgan St. at the Levee) for some July 4th fun!! Enjoy music from The Stooges Brass Band, Lil Red and Big Bad Blues Band, and Bonerama - the concert starts up at 5:00 pm and goes until 9:00 - and you can see the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza from the Best Bank!!!
If you're celebrating in Slidell - no worries you can have some patriotic fun too! It's the Slidell Heritage Festival at Heritage Park (1701 Bayou Lane) - Gates open at 3:00 pm. There's gonna be food, an art show, children's activities and lots of music and fireworks over Bayou Bonfouca! Check out the music schedule!
3:30 - RedFishBlues Band
5:15 - Witness
7:15 - Bo Bice
9:15 - Bag of Donuts
Admission is $7 and free for children under 12 - Proceeds benefit local charities!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do after all those fireworks...check out the WWOZ Livewire !!
Celebrate with fun patriotic good stuff all over the place!
The 33rd Annual Mandeville Seafood Festival continues today at Fontainebleu State Park with food, music, carnival rides, and fireworks tonight at 8:45 pm! Tickets are only $10 if you arrive before 5:00 pm!! ($15 thereafter) - Check out tonight's musical line-up!
3:30 - 4:00 FINALS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
4:30 - 6:00 BOOT HILL
6:15 - 7:45 BOTTOMS UP
8:00 - 10:00 CATEGORY 6
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 2:00 MIKE EPSTEIN
2:15 - 4:15 TRINA LYNNE & THE CRESCENT CITY CATS
4:30 - 6:30 CHRISTIAN SERPAS & GHOST TOWN
And of course it's Go Fourth on the River along the Riverfront from the French Market to the Riverwalk Marketplace!
Spanish Plaza Music Schedule:
Noon - Ken Schwartz and the Palace of Sin
3:00 - CoCo Robichaux and the Swamp Monsters
7:00 - The Victory Belles
7:30 - The Navy Band - Rock Concert
French Market Schedule:
4:00-5:15 p.m. Tornado Brass Band
5:30-6:30 p.m. Navy Band New Orleans Full Ceremonial Band
7:15-8:45 p.m. Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys
And of course the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza choreographed to patriotic music at 9:00 pm!!
And of course you can always go across the River to Algiers Point for a very special Monday on the Point (200 Morgan St. at the Levee) for some July 4th fun!! Enjoy music from The Stooges Brass Band, Lil Red and Big Bad Blues Band, and Bonerama - the concert starts up at 5:00 pm and goes until 9:00 - and you can see the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza from the Best Bank!!!
If you're celebrating in Slidell - no worries you can have some patriotic fun too! It's the Slidell Heritage Festival at Heritage Park (1701 Bayou Lane) - Gates open at 3:00 pm. There's gonna be food, an art show, children's activities and lots of music and fireworks over Bayou Bonfouca! Check out the music schedule!
3:30 - RedFishBlues Band
5:15 - Witness
7:15 - Bo Bice
9:15 - Bag of Donuts
Admission is $7 and free for children under 12 - Proceeds benefit local charities!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do after all those fireworks...check out the WWOZ Livewire !!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Celebratin' Sunday with Seafood, Fireworks and B-days!
Hope Everyone is having a great holiday weekend!! I've got one of those stinky Summer colds, so ya'll go have some fun for me!!!
Here's some good stuff going on today!
The 33rd Annual Mandeville Seafood Festival continues today with food, music, carnival rides, fireworks and family fun at Fontainebleu State Park. Tickets are only $10 if you arrive before 5:00 pm!! ($15 thereafter) - Check out tonight's musical line-up!
12:00 - 2:00 MANDEVILLE IDOL
2:30 - 4:45 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
5:00 - 6:00 SOUL REVIVAL
6:15 - 7:45 AL "LIL FATS" JACKSON
8:00 - 9:45 NA NA SHA
10:00 - 12:00 TOPCATS
12:00 - 2:00 MONSTER CRAWFISH
2:15 - 4:15 BIG FUN BRASS BAND
4:30 - 6:30 BAND OF BROTHERS
Head on over to Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd.) tonight and get your red, white and blue on for the Uncle Sam Jam!! The fun starts up at 3:00 pm and goes on 'til 11:00 pm!! The event is FREE!! The patriotic celebration in the park features "It's a Spider's Thing" with DJs Behlar Brothers in the afternoon and live bands at night, with a fireworks display at 9 p.m!!
Check out the music line-up for the evening:
* Ghost Town (5 p.m.)
* The New Orleans Concert Band (7 p.m.)
* The Yat Pack (9:20 p.m.)
Bring chairs and blankets. Concessions sold. Please no outside food or beverages.
And there's more celebrations all around the area!!
Independence Day is a day early in Chalmette with a "Celebration" today at Torres Park (8201 W. Judge Perez) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The celebration begins with a bell-ringing ceremony, followed by a party in the park with food, face painting, popcorn and snowballs, a dunking booth and a hot dog eating contest!! Music by 5 Finger Discount and a fireworks show finish up the fun!
St. Charles Parish is celebrating too - at West Bank Bridge Park (13825 River Road)...Opening ceremonies begin with a military flyover and the fun goes on from 6:00 to 9:00 pm with entertainment by Seabrook and a fantastic fireworks show at 9:00 pm!! Entrance is FREE, but support and buy concessions - the money will benefit local charities.
And don't forget about St. John the Baptist Parish!! Head on over to St. Peter Church in Reserve and the Edgard Courthouse to view the spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 pm!! The Parish sponsors a fun evening with food, entertainment and of course fireworks - admission is FREE!!
And you got birthdays!!
Celebrate this evening with Vince Vance and the Valiants and his big Legends Show!! Vance is throwing a party at the Rock 'n Bowl (3000 S. Carrollton Ave.) celebrating Pete Fountain & Satchmo's Birthdays with some of his favorite friends. It's only $10 for General admission. And check out the music - Rockin Dopsie Jr, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Teen-heartthrob Eddie Powers, Trumpeter Kidd Merv, John Blancher and special guest star, our own Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne with his hit "She is Louisiana." All the Valiants will be there and the great Jimmy Vee will thrill everyone with his Simultaneous Saxes. And of course the beautiful Valiantettes! Lori Anselmo Gomez, will be their to unveil her latest creations. It all happens tonight from 3:00 to 8:00 PM with special seating at 2:30 for $15.00.
**Though Pete is 80 and just got out the hospital, Vance and his krewe are trying to get him there by 3 or 4:00 PM as the Lt. Governor will make Pete an Ambassador for the State of Louisiana. None of my Legend Concerts should be missed, especially this one!!
*TO GET TICKETS: Call Rock 'n Bowl and ask to speak to Genese Moore or John Blancher (owner) at 504.861.1700 or the concert promoter, Judy Aucoin at 504.874.3145. (for tickets ahead of at the door)
And there's more birthday fun tonight! Celebrate with Shamarr Allen for his Annual Birthday Bash at 10:00 pm - and as always it's gonna be a big ass party - but this year, it's a CD release party too!! Be one of the first people to get the new album! Performances by: Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Dee-1, and Hot 8 Brass Band. Also celebrating his birthday honorary Underdawg Floyd Gray. Tell a friend, tell the world, tell everyone!! Tonight at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) is the place to be! See you there!
Have a great Sunday...and if you're looking for some music tonight be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kind of good things going on!!
Here's some good stuff going on today!
The 33rd Annual Mandeville Seafood Festival continues today with food, music, carnival rides, fireworks and family fun at Fontainebleu State Park. Tickets are only $10 if you arrive before 5:00 pm!! ($15 thereafter) - Check out tonight's musical line-up!
Lake Pontchartrain Stage
12:00 - 2:00 MANDEVILLE IDOL
2:30 - 4:45 BATTLE OF THE BANDS
5:00 - 6:00 SOUL REVIVAL
6:15 - 7:45 AL "LIL FATS" JACKSON
8:00 - 9:45 NA NA SHA
10:00 - 12:00 TOPCATS
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 2:00 MONSTER CRAWFISH
2:15 - 4:15 BIG FUN BRASS BAND
4:30 - 6:30 BAND OF BROTHERS
Head on over to Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd.) tonight and get your red, white and blue on for the Uncle Sam Jam!! The fun starts up at 3:00 pm and goes on 'til 11:00 pm!! The event is FREE!! The patriotic celebration in the park features "It's a Spider's Thing" with DJs Behlar Brothers in the afternoon and live bands at night, with a fireworks display at 9 p.m!!
Check out the music line-up for the evening:
* Ghost Town (5 p.m.)
* The New Orleans Concert Band (7 p.m.)
* The Yat Pack (9:20 p.m.)
Bring chairs and blankets. Concessions sold. Please no outside food or beverages.
And there's more celebrations all around the area!!
Independence Day is a day early in Chalmette with a "Celebration" today at Torres Park (8201 W. Judge Perez) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. The celebration begins with a bell-ringing ceremony, followed by a party in the park with food, face painting, popcorn and snowballs, a dunking booth and a hot dog eating contest!! Music by 5 Finger Discount and a fireworks show finish up the fun!
St. Charles Parish is celebrating too - at West Bank Bridge Park (13825 River Road)...Opening ceremonies begin with a military flyover and the fun goes on from 6:00 to 9:00 pm with entertainment by Seabrook and a fantastic fireworks show at 9:00 pm!! Entrance is FREE, but support and buy concessions - the money will benefit local charities.
And don't forget about St. John the Baptist Parish!! Head on over to St. Peter Church in Reserve and the Edgard Courthouse to view the spectacular fireworks show at 9:00 pm!! The Parish sponsors a fun evening with food, entertainment and of course fireworks - admission is FREE!!
And you got birthdays!!
Celebrate this evening with Vince Vance and the Valiants and his big Legends Show!! Vance is throwing a party at the Rock 'n Bowl (3000 S. Carrollton Ave.) celebrating Pete Fountain & Satchmo's Birthdays with some of his favorite friends. It's only $10 for General admission. And check out the music - Rockin Dopsie Jr, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Teen-heartthrob Eddie Powers, Trumpeter Kidd Merv, John Blancher and special guest star, our own Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne with his hit "She is Louisiana." All the Valiants will be there and the great Jimmy Vee will thrill everyone with his Simultaneous Saxes. And of course the beautiful Valiantettes! Lori Anselmo Gomez, will be their to unveil her latest creations. It all happens tonight from 3:00 to 8:00 PM with special seating at 2:30 for $15.00.
**Though Pete is 80 and just got out the hospital, Vance and his krewe are trying to get him there by 3 or 4:00 PM as the Lt. Governor will make Pete an Ambassador for the State of Louisiana. None of my Legend Concerts should be missed, especially this one!!
*TO GET TICKETS: Call Rock 'n Bowl and ask to speak to Genese Moore or John Blancher (owner) at 504.861.1700 or the concert promoter, Judy Aucoin at 504.874.3145. (for tickets ahead of at the door)
And there's more birthday fun tonight! Celebrate with Shamarr Allen for his Annual Birthday Bash at 10:00 pm - and as always it's gonna be a big ass party - but this year, it's a CD release party too!! Be one of the first people to get the new album! Performances by: Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Dee-1, and Hot 8 Brass Band. Also celebrating his birthday honorary Underdawg Floyd Gray. Tell a friend, tell the world, tell everyone!! Tonight at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) is the place to be! See you there!
Have a great Sunday...and if you're looking for some music tonight be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kind of good things going on!!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Happy 2nd of July - Take a Road Trip!!
Good Morning Everybody,
It's 4th of July weekend...and there's lots of fun going on!
Adopt your forever friend over at Jefferson Feed Pet and Garden Center (4421 Jeff Hwy.)...It's Fire "Cat" Ker Adoption Day from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm!!! There will be plenty of cats and kittens for adoption with special Independence Day only adoption fees!
You should head on over to the Northshore for the 33rd Annual Mandeville Seafood Festival with food, music, carnival rides, fireworks and family fun at Fontainebleu State Park. Tickets are only $10 if you arrive before 5:00 pm!! ($15 thereafter) - Check out tonight's musical line-up!
Lake Pontchartrain Stage
Noon - 2:00 pm - Mandeville Idol
2:30 -5:30 pm - Battle of the Bands
6:00 - 7:45 pm Supercharger
8:00 - 9:45 Circle of Light (with original members of Lillian Axe)
10:15 - 12:00 Chee Wheez
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 2:00 pm The Butch Fields Band
2:15 - 4:15 pm United We Groove
4:30 - 6:30 pm Bernie Cyrus
Take a little ride to Houma today for the Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Celebration at the Houma Civic Center (346 Civic Center Blvd.). There's gonna be yummy food and entertainment including a concert by the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band. The fun goes on from Noon to 9:30 pm with a big fireworks show to top off the fun at 9:30 pm!!
Saturday Music Picks!
Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) 101 Runners featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and guests Cornell Williams with original members of ReBirth and The Dirty Dozen + War Chief Juan and the Golden Commanches at 10:00 pm
Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm
Rock N' Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) The Boogie Men at 9:30 pm (remember if you eat right next door at Ye Olde College Inn you get a discounted ticket to the show - plus the food is incredible!!)
Have a great Saturday...and if you're looking for some music tonight be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kind of good things going on!!
It's 4th of July weekend...and there's lots of fun going on!
Adopt your forever friend over at Jefferson Feed Pet and Garden Center (4421 Jeff Hwy.)...It's Fire "Cat" Ker Adoption Day from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm!!! There will be plenty of cats and kittens for adoption with special Independence Day only adoption fees!
You should head on over to the Northshore for the 33rd Annual Mandeville Seafood Festival with food, music, carnival rides, fireworks and family fun at Fontainebleu State Park. Tickets are only $10 if you arrive before 5:00 pm!! ($15 thereafter) - Check out tonight's musical line-up!
Lake Pontchartrain Stage
Noon - 2:00 pm - Mandeville Idol
2:30 -5:30 pm - Battle of the Bands
6:00 - 7:45 pm Supercharger
8:00 - 9:45 Circle of Light (with original members of Lillian Axe)
10:15 - 12:00 Chee Wheez
Dew Drop Stage
12:00 - 2:00 pm The Butch Fields Band
2:15 - 4:15 pm United We Groove
4:30 - 6:30 pm Bernie Cyrus
Take a little ride to Houma today for the Independence Day Parade and Fireworks Celebration at the Houma Civic Center (346 Civic Center Blvd.). There's gonna be yummy food and entertainment including a concert by the Houma-Terrebonne Community Band. The fun goes on from Noon to 9:30 pm with a big fireworks show to top off the fun at 9:30 pm!!
Saturday Music Picks!
Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) 101 Runners featuring Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and guests Cornell Williams with original members of ReBirth and The Dirty Dozen + War Chief Juan and the Golden Commanches at 10:00 pm
Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm
Rock N' Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) The Boogie Men at 9:30 pm (remember if you eat right next door at Ye Olde College Inn you get a discounted ticket to the show - plus the food is incredible!!)
Have a great Saturday...and if you're looking for some music tonight be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kind of good things going on!!
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